The Ivory Coast international was an unused substitute in United’s defeat at Wembley and he’s started just five games since February.

Bailly watched on as Phil Jones brought down Eden Hazard in the box and the Belgian stepped up to score the only goal of the game.

Mourinho claimed earlier this month that he was picking certain defenders – namely Jones, Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof – because he wanted to aid their bid to reach their country’s World Cup squad.

Chelsea beat United 1-0 at Wembley (Picture: AP)

However, the Telegraph claim the United squad are ‘bemused’ by Bailly’s omission against Chelsea and aren’t convinced by Mourinho’s World Cup claims.

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Bailly was Mourinho’s first signing at Old Trafford when he arrived from Villarreal for £30.7m in 2016.

The Ivorian is a popular figure with supporters but his two years at the club have been blighted by injury.